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Jackson, Tullos, Morgan, Howell & Guice, PLLC

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Pay: $47,500/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Hattiesburg, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$59,614 / year median in Mississippi

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Established Hattiesburg law firm seeking to fill a paralegal/legal assistant position. Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a legal assistant with estate planning and administration matters, excellent written and oral communications skills, attention to detail, top-notch organization and multi-tasking abilities, and proficiency in Word and Outlook. Responsibilities will include assistance drafting, editing, and filing legal documents, including court pleadings, contracts, deeds, estate planning materials. Salary will be at or above market based on experience and qualifications. Health insurance, disability, and 401k are among benefits offered.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Experience:

paralegal: 1 year (Required)

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Hattiesburg, MS (Required)

Work Location:

In person